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Oklahoma City Zoological Trust selects GovDeals to sell Two Amusement Park Trains

The used CP Huntington 102 trains will be sold with a half mile of track and several parts, including more than 20 replacement wheels

OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Oklahoma City Zoological Trust has selected GovDeals to offer two CP Huntington 102 Amusement Park Trains for sale to the public. GovDeals is the leading online auction platform for government agencies and educational institutions to sell their surplus equipment. This auction is the first sale from the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust, who joins more than 15,000 other sellers who utilize the GovDeals marketplace to power the Circular Economy by selling valuable surplus items online to approximately 4 million qualified buyers worldwide.

The. Two CP Huntington 102 trains, one blue 2015 model and a red 2014 model, along with a half mile of track and parts will all be at auction until November 19th, 2021. The following additional parts will be included in the sale:

  • 24-gauge track gauging tool
  • Two LSW locomotive show wheels
  • Four LW locomotive wheels (keyed)
  • Four CFW coach free wheel (bearing side)
  • 14 CW coach wheel
  • Gear selector with throttle cable
  • Railroad crossing are guard
  • Six made up hoses ready to install
  • Sealco Air Valve
  • Two driveshafts

“These trains have served their purpose for us here at OKC Zoo, and still have a lot of life left in them. We hope that they go on to have a wonderful second act with new buyers,” said Bob Mathew, CFO for the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust. GovDeals supports its seller’s sustainability goals by helping them extend the life of their assets, with a focus on zero waste through reuse and recycling.

Interested parties are encouraged to inspect the CP Huntington trains prior to placing bids and inspection appointments can be scheduled with the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust. In order to bid on this or any item on GovDeals, all potential buyers must first create an account and complete the free and easy registration form. New bidder registration can be completed at GovDeals.com/Register.

About GovDeals
GovDeals is the world’s leading marketplace for surplus government assets, ranging from heavy equipment to transportation assets and industrial machinery. GovDeals specializes in surplus disposition technology, partnering with government agencies to sell “as is, where is” surplus equipment, and materials in a transparent fashion. Sellers can directly launch and manage their listings in just days with more control and lower fees than traditional auction solutions. GovDeals is powered by the one of the most experienced and trusted companies in the surplus industry: Liquidity Services (NASDAQ: LQDT), which has supported millions of customers across the globe. GovDeals buyers have direct access to all the surplus assets across Liquidity Services’ network of marketplaces in one centralized location.

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Contact:

Angela Jones
(334) 301-7823
[email protected] 

Bob Mathew
(405) 425-0233
[email protected]